FC HALIFAX TOWN 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 First-half goals from Rhys Turner and Brian Wilson secured Latics their third pre-season victory on a night when all eyes were on their trialists, especially Dutchman Ryan Hiwat. The 19-year-old former PSV Eindhoven winger has been linked with moves to a number of big clubs so it is a coup […]
Oldham Athletic stung by Blackburn Rovers on an afternoon in which a swarm of bees threatened the pre-season friendly from being played
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, BLACKBURN ROVERS 2 Oldham Athletic were stung by Blackburn Rovers on an afternoon when a swarm of bees caused mayhem at SportsDirect.Com Park. The bees attached themselves to a goalpost on Saturday lunchtime putting the game in jeopardy until they were removed by a local beekeeper who had been summoned to the […]
Bolton Wanderers trot to victory at Oldham Athletic in pre-season friendly
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, BOLTON WANDERERS 2 Championship quality showed as Oldham Athletic were beaten at home by Bolton Wanderers in their latest pre-season friendly. First-half goals from Liam Feeney and Brian Wilson, who found his own net, proved decisive as Oldham came out second best as Bolton lived up to their nickname trotting to victory. […]
Fulham starlet Patrick Roberts signs for Manchester City
Manchester City continued their home grown buying spree with the capture of Fulham teenager Patrick Roberts, aged 18, for an undisclosed fee believed to be as much as £12m. Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of @patrick7roberts from @FulhamFC. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/Gg9pm7Kh7S — Manchester City (@ManCity) July 19, 2015 As part of the much-lauded […]
Slovenian striker Alen Ploj impressed for Oldham Athletic in victory at Stirling Albion
STIRLING ALBION 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 5 Oldham Athletic rounded off their training camp with an emphatic victory at Scottish second division side Stirling Albion. Slovenian striker Alen Ploj, who is on trial, struck twice and there were also goals from Danny Philliskirk, Dominic Poleon and Rhys Turner. Latics took less than seven minutes to make […]